August 15,2024 02:12:51 AM
Interestingly, the Maoists who had spearheaded the insurgency were on one side, while the Monarchy, Nepali congress, and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist, were on the other side of the conflict that resulted in more than 17,000 deaths.
Thu, Aug 15, 2024July 24,2024 11:47:32 AM
Nepal Plane Crash: Pilot Manish Shankya was rescued and taken to a nearby hospital and is undergoing treatment for a head injury
Wed, Jul 24, 2024July 21,2024 18:54:45 PM
Oli secured 188 votes in the 275-member House of Representatives, 50 more than required to win the vote of confidence.
Mon, Jul 22, 2024July 13,2024 14:30:58 PM
Nepal’s overwhelmingly large economic relationship is with India. In partnership with the Nepali Congress, Oli seems to be cognisant of this reality and its bearing on his political future
Sat, Jul 13, 2024July 12,2024 22:52:29 PM
Deuba, Oli meet President to furnish proof of majority
Sat, Jul 13, 2024July 12,2024 17:12:49 PM
CPN-UML chairman K P Sharma Oli, backed by Nepali Congress, set to take charge as new PM
Fri, Jul 12, 2024July 11,2024 00:14:24 AM
But, in a bid to ensure that his rival does not take the helm of the country, the chief of the Maoist Centre party is learnt to have asked NC chief Sher Bahadur Deuba to not work with Oli.
Thu, Jul 11, 2024July 02,2024 17:35:44 PM
Prachanda put up a brave face and made it clear he will not resign following the withdrawal of support by CPN (UML) to his government and that he will seek a vote of confidence in Parliament.
Wed, Jul 03, 2024July 01,2024 02:23:32 AM
Prime Minister Dahal, who has ruled out the possibility of Oli walking away from the coalition, had a meeting with Oli Sunday.
Mon, Jul 01, 2024June 25,2024 02:03:44 AM
Sushil Pyakurel, who was nominated by the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist as ambassador for South Korea, withdrew citing “lack of transparent process” in the nomination.
Tue, Jun 25, 2024June 07,2024 06:06:08 AM
Those recalled, apart from Dr Sharma, include Sridhar Khatri (US), Gyan Chanda Acharya (UK ) and those serving in North Korea, Qatar, Spain, Denmark, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Portugal.
Fri, Jun 07, 2024May 21,2024 23:37:58 PM
The act has put Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane at the dock as Sirohiya said the arrest is an act of vendetta for reporting on alleged financial irregularities, an issue that has been dominating debates in Parliament.
Tue, May 21, 2024May 13,2024 03:05:38 AM
PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal was said to have spoken to President Ram Chandra Poudel regarding the comments. The President’s office confirmed that his resignation has been accepted.
Mon, May 13, 2024May 09,2024 06:55:03 AM
The Prachanda cabinet’s decision to put a map showing areas in India as part of its territory on a new currency note has drawn a strong reaction from New Delhi, and is seen as provocative by many in Nepal. What is the history of this disagreement, and of the efforts at its resolution?
Fri, May 10, 2024May 04,2024 20:38:28 PM
Nepal on Friday announced the printing of a new Rs 100 currency note with a map that shows the contentious territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani, already termed as “artificial enlargement” and “untenable” by India.
Sun, May 05, 2024April 23,2024 20:10:59 PM
The government has declared a public holiday on Tuesday in honour of the Emir.
Tue, Apr 23, 2024April 10,2024 05:48:31 AM
The Nepali Congress, the main Opposition party, has already been demanding Lamichhane’s resignation seeking a parliamentary investigation for his alleged involvement in the cooperative scam.
Wed, Apr 10, 2024March 21,2024 16:53:30 PM
With the economy in shambles, the judiciary filled with political party activists, widespread corruption and leaders immune from any criminal charges, the public anger is fast drumming up support for a possible return of the Hindu kingdom with the dethroned King Gyanendra Shah leading the campaign
Thu, Mar 21, 2024March 21,2024 02:19:02 AM
The resolution of the border dispute “through diplomatic channel”, along with review of treaties wherever necessary is among the the 7- point common minimum programme finalized by the 7-Party coalition led by Maoist Centre Chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
Thu, Mar 21, 2024March 19,2024 06:38:01 AM
Police arrested Mahara near Dang in western Nepal and then flew him to Kathmandu for further interrogation.
Tue, Mar 19, 2024March 17,2024 22:52:53 PM
Prime Minister Prachanda made the announcement at Pokhara while declaring it the “tourism capital of Nepal”.
Mon, Mar 18, 2024March 05,2024 00:32:31 AM
Three ministers — one each from the Maoist Centre, CPN-UML and Rashtriya Swatantra Party — took oath of office and secrecy, marking the takeover by the new alliance
Tue, Mar 05, 2024March 04,2024 03:00:28 AM
According to top brass political sources, Prachanda, leader of the Maoist Center with just 32 members in parliament will continue to lead the government backed by the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist, which has 79 members in the 275-member House of Representatives.
Mon, Mar 04, 2024February 14,2024 23:01:03 PM
Nepal government is now engaged in diplomatic talks with the Russian government over the compensation to the families of the deceased, and the safe return of those still serving in the Russian army.
Wed, Feb 14, 2024February 13,2024 02:24:25 AM
Last year, the Supreme Court quashed the government’s decision to observe a holiday on ‘People’s War Day’, saying some tasks of the peace process were yet to be completed.
Tue, Feb 13, 2024